Comments on: Rogers/Fido May Revert Back To Old Hardware Upgrade Policy

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Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:33:55 +0000

[...] 2009 @ 09:33 am › X1Zero ↓ Skip to comments Well, you heard it here first! On September 18, we reported that Rogers may be reverting back to its previous hardware upgrade policy beginning October 2009 [...]

By: djpy

djpy — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:30:01 +0000

I recently went into a Rogers store to inquire about an upgrade on my phone. I currently have a 3G and was looking at upgrading to a 3Gs, I was told because I am only 16 months into my contract. About a week later I was contacted by a Rogers rep via phone asking me if I would like to upgrade my 3G to a 3Gs, I asked why when I went into the store it wasnt an option.

Aparently if you own a 3G you are able to upgrade to a 3Gs after only a year. Dont quote me on this I may have understood but I just got my new phone this morning.

By: djpy

djpy — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:30:01 +0000

Aparently if you own a 3G you are able to upgrade to a 3Gs after only a year. Dont quote me on this I may have understood but I just got my new phone this morning.

By: X1Zero

X1Zero — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:25:20 +0000

What you talking about crazy?
Everyone knows Rogers already has life time contracts!

Proof is right here:
http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/iphone-news/breaki...

By: iphoneincanada

iphoneincanada — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:21:59 +0000

So essentially, it will work out to a Lifetime contract with either Rogers or Fido. SWEET!

By: X1Zero

X1Zero — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:14:27 +0000

Correct. Fidos upgrade program is like this:

1.) Get a phone on a 3 year contract
2.) Wait until 30 months in and upgrade and get a new phone
3.) The contract from the upgrade at 30 months in does not take effect until the END of your CURRENT contract.
4.) Rinse and repeat.

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:16:55 +0000

I was also told I have to wait 30 months (6 months before my 3 year contract is up) to upgrade with FIDO.

By: Carl

Carl — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:12:23 +0000

Yes, it's 30 months. As of October, I have 29 months till I can upgrade my smartphone. However, if there is going to be competition with better pricing… I'm willing to wait the 36 months before upgrading my phone unless I have enough money to buy off contract.

By: woody6866

woody6866 — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:18:05 +0000

I've been with Fido for 18 months and they told me Fido has changed their policies to you have to wait till you are 30 months into your contract before you can upgrade to an iPhone. Its bull since they told me I could get one after 15 months when I first joined with them. Anyone else have this issue?

By: Dusty

Dusty — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:50:47 +0000

I guess it would be nice to see Rogers/Fido drop back to there old stubborn hardware policy. Unfortunately smart phone upgrades are still a 24 month!